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Military members from the five branches of the United States Military, local political leaders, and members of the general public were on hand for the 52nd annual Greater Western New York Armed Forces Week opening ceremony held at the Erie Canal Harbor, May 6, 2012, Buffalo, NY. The Opening Ceremony included music by the American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, a C-130 Flyover from the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, Color Guards from throughout WNY, antique military vehicles, and the U.S. Coast Guard with their ceremonial cannon firing a 21-Gun Salute over the Buffalo River. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph McKee)


WNY Armed Forces Week opening ceremony

Military members from the five branches of the United States Military, local political leaders, and members of the general public were on hand for the 52nd annual Greater Western New York Armed Forces Week opening ceremony held at the Erie Canal Harbor, May 6, 2012, Buffalo, NY. The Opening Ceremony included music by the American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, a C-130 Flyover from the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, Color Guards from throughout WNY, antique military vehicles, and the U.S. Coast Guard with their ceremonial cannon firing a 21-Gun Salute over the Buffalo River. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph McKee)

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The 57th Annual Western New York Armed Forces Week Opening Ceremony took place May 7, 2017 at Riverworks in Buffalo, N.Y. In recognition of this 57th anniversary, the eight counties of WNY proclaim Sunday, May 7th through Saturday, May 13th 2017 Western New York Armed Forces Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Sawyer)
Members of the 107th Attack Wing and 914th Airlift Wing
Mr. Ed Chandler, Chief of Quality Assurance and Senior Master Sgt. Rob Lind, Operations Superintendent, both from the 914th Communications Squadron gather information from one of the many vendors present at the Niagara Falls ARS Wellness Fair April 6, 2017. The annual event is sponsored by the 914th Airlift Wing to help base employees, military and civilian, their families, and veterans, obtain information on many local services that are offered to live a healthier lifestyle. Examples were nutrition and healthy eating habits, stress management, and financial advice just to name a few. (U.S. Air Force photo by Peter Borys)
Members of the 107th Attack Wing along with invited guests and local media outlets gather for the official ceremony announcing the redesignation of the 107th from an airlift wing to an attack wing, March 21, 2017 at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station N.Y. The 107 ATKW, NY Air National Guard, is the largest tenant organization on NFARS. The host unit of the base, the 914th Airlift Wing of the Air Force Reserve will be receiving its own redesignation in June as it converts from an airlift wing to an air refueling wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Nichols)
A U.S. Army Soldier struggles to remove his uniform during the underwater portion of the German Armed Forces Badge for military Proficiency (GAFBP) competition held at Fr. Drum, N.Y. on Saturday, march 11, 2017. The day began with 84 competitors and ended with 40 qualified finishers. The pool portion of the contest is where most participants were eliminated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Mekkri)
Col. Dorneen W. Shipp, 914th Maintenance Group commander, passes the 914th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flag to Maj. Amy S. Johannsen who assumes command of the squadron, March 5, 2017, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y. (U. S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Sawyer)
Col. Brian Bowman, Commander, 914th Airlift Wing, sits on the flight deck of the newly arrived KC-135 with Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul following its official arrival ceremony, February 2, 2017, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y. The arrival of the Stratotanker marks the beginning of a transition for the 914th, from an Airlift Wing to an Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Sawyer)
Col. Brian Bowman, Commander, 914th Airlift Wing, speaks in front of members of the Buffalo and Niagara community during the KC-135 Arrival Ceremony, February 2, 2017, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y. The arrival of the Stratotanker marks the beginning of a transition for the 914th, from an Airlift Wing to an Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Sawyer)
Col. Brian Bowman, Commander, 914th Airlift Wing, speaks to local media during the KC-135 Arrival Ceremony, February 2, 2017, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y. The arrival of the Stratotanker marks the beginning of a transition for the 914th, from an Airlift Wing to an Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Sawyer)
Santa Claus arrives at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station December 17, 2016. This is Santa's last visit here aboard a Niagara C-130 Hercules as the 914th Airlift Wing is transitioning to the KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Mekkri)
A child rests with Santa after waiting in line at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station on December 17, 2016. Santa made his annual visit aboard a Niagara C-130 Hercules for the last time as the 914th Airlift Wing is transitioning to the KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Mekkri)
Family members and friends gather for the dedication of a C-130 Hercules at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station on December 3, 2016. The dedication honors former 107th Airlift Wing member, Tech. Sgt. William C. Sager who passed away in 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Mekkri)
Tech. Sgt. Joseph McKee
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